Msc sound and music computing electronic engineering

Queen Mary University of London

Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Overview
Key themes: music cognition, recording and mixing, music production, audio processing, digital effects, machine listening, interactive sound and music systems, music information retrieval, new instrument design, musical expression
The MSc in Sound and Music Computing responds to a growing skills shortage in industry for engineers and computer scientists trained specifically in sound and music processing, as digital media become ever more advanced and ubiquitous.
Developed by the acclaimed Centre for Digital Music (C4DM), this programme offers you a broad range of study options in methods of processing, analysis, synthesis and manipulation of musical signals. You will develop the knowledge and skills required for careers in the technical aspects of audio production, sound engineering, broadcasting, intelligent signal processing, computational music analysis, music information retrieval and other areas of sound and music computing. You will acquire an in-depth understanding of data analysis and signal processing techniques related to human speech and hearing, psychoacoustics and masking, and instrument and room acoustics.
The MSc is intended for graduates in a related discipline, who wish to hone and enhance their skills, and for industrialists with experience of sound and music computing, seeking formal qualifications. The taught modules are fully supported with computing and laboratory work.
You will graduate with an understanding of how today's audio and music technology works, possessing the potential to become a pioneer in developing future generations of leading edge music technologies.
This programme will:
Allow you to shape your own programme, by selecting two optional modules per semester to complement the core modules in Sound and Music Computing.
Give you and understanding of how today’s music and audio technology works, but also help you to become a leader in developing the next generation of sound and music computing technology. recording...

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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67-69 Lincoln'S Inn Fields, WC2A 3JB

Start date

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2019

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Subjects

  • Production
  • Musical
  • Music
  • Part Time
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Sound
  • Design
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Signal processing
  • Works
  • Computing
  • Options

Course programme

Structure

Programme structure

MSc Sound and Music Computing is currently available for one year full-time study, two years part-time study.

Full-time

Undertaking a masters programme is a serious commitment, with weekly contact hours being in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research needed to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. Please contact the course convenor for precise information on the number of contact hours per week for this programme.

Part-time

Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convenor to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required.

Important note regarding Part Time Study

We regret that, due to complex timetabling constraints, we are not able to guarantee that lectures and labs for part time students will be limited to two days per week, neither do we currently support any evening classes. If you have specific enquiries about the timetabling of part time courses, please contact the MSc Administrator

The modules listed below provide some general guidance on what you may be expected to learn during each semester and year of this degree. The exact modules available may vary depending on staff availability, research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Semester 1 - 4 Modules

  • Fundamentals of DSP (required if equivalent background is missing)
  • Music Perception and Cognition

Plus maximum one of:

  • Sound Recording and Production Techniques
  • Interactive Digital Multimedia Techniques

Plus further option(s) from:

  • Machine Learning (highly recommended)
  • Big Data Processing

Semester 2 – 4 modules

At least two from:

  • Digital Audio Effects
  • Music Analysis & Synthesis
  • Real-Time DSP
  • Music & Speech Modelling

Plus further option(s) from:

  • Interactive System Design
  • The Semantic Web

Semester 3
(must take and pass)

  • Project

We aim to deliver your programme so that it closely matches the way in which it has been described to you by QMUL in print, online, and/or in person. Please be assured that we review our modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes.

Please check the School website for further module information.

Or contact:

Jenny Richards, Postgraduate Administrator, School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7333
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